JR Merritt Joystick Pro4 Single-axis Throttle Control 0-5k - It Is Not Spring Loaded
This model does not have a spring return, and instead stays where you put it, which is useful for boaters and some other applications.
- Configuration: Joystick with knob handle.
- Stick Stays Where Placed, with Detent at Neutral/Center
- Microswitches for driving forward and reverse contactor coils are automatically activated away from center position.
- Connections: 4 ea. pot connections have screw-terminals, 6 ea. micro switch connections have 3/16" fast-on blades.
- Microswitches: 2 ea. SPDT rated at 11 amps, 120VAC
- Stroke: 36 degrees either side of center position
- Mounting: Panel-mountable with 3 holes. Center hole is 1.50" diameter.
- Materials: Molded plastic and rubber parts, diecast frame, printed circuit board. Dimensions: Actuator stick protrudes 3.6" above panel. Knob is 1.25" diameter. Base of unit is 3.1" H by 2.00" W by 3.4" L
Wiring Details:
W & T are used for a 0-5K, 2 wire
PRO-4 Mechanical data
| Life | 20 million cycles |
| Materials | Cast Aluminum body, plated steel side plates, self lubricating bearings, stainless steel return arms and compression style return spring system. |
| Operating temperature range | -25 to +70 degrees C |
| Handle travel | +/- 36 degrees for potentiometer |
| Potentionmeter rotation | +/- 126 degrees |
| Gasketing | To IP55 |
| Maximum number of contacts | (4) micro switches with |
| Maximum number of steps | 3-0-3 with microswitches 5-0-5 with NSO contacts |
| Panel space requirement | 1.73" x 3.38" (Footprint of Joystick Mounting) |
| Mounting dimensions | See PRO-4 literature PDF |
PRO-4 Electrical data
| Microswitch contact rating | 11A @ 125 VAC |
| Terminal | .187 x .020 male Q.C. |
| VNSO contact rating | 16A @ 240 VAC |
| Terminal | Saddle clamps |
| Maximum wire size | 18 AWG for microswitch 14 AWG for contact block |
| Potentiometer | 10k 4-wire 0.5W, conductive plastic, 5 million cycles 5k 3-wire 0.5W, conductive plastic, 5 million cycles |
